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Garmin inReach Mini 2 | Satellite Communicator w/ SOS Detection
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Garmin inReach Mini 2: Compact, Durable Satellite Communicator with Advanced Tracking and Messaging Features
- The Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator is a compact device designed for adventures off the grid.
- Global satellite coverage ensures you stay connected even when cellphones can't.
- In case of emergencies, the interactive SOS messaging feature allows you to send an SOS to the 24/7 Garmin Response coordination center.
- Location sharing allows you to send your coordinates to others via your MapShare™ page or embedded in your messages, ensuring friends and family know your whereabouts.
- The TracBack® routing feature helps you navigate back to your starting point the same way you came, if you get lost.
- The compact, rugged design makes it durable, impact resistant, and water-rated to IPX7, without adding unnecessary weight to your pack.
- An internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 14 days of use in 10-minute tracking mode, so you can stay on your adventures longer.
- Weather updates can be requested for your current location or other waypoints, ensuring you're always prepared for changing conditions.
- The inReach Mini 2 can be expanded by pairing with the Garmin Explore™ app, providing you with extensive trip planning and management tools.
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What are some common accessories to add to Garmin inReach Mini 2?
- Tactical Backpacks: Tactical backpacks offer ample storage and organization options. They can securely hold your Garmin inReach Mini 2 along with other essential gear, making them a valuable addition for outdoor adventures or tactical missions.
- Plate Carriers: Plate carriers provide extra protection and are compatible with various mounting options. They can securely hold and allow easy access to your Garmin inReach Mini 2, making them practical for high-intensity activities.
- Flashlights: High-quality flashlights can be used in conjunction with your Garmin inReach Mini 2 to provide essential illumination in low-light conditions. These flashlights enhance visibility and safety, making them a useful accessory for nighttime activities.
- Tactical Helmets: These helmets often feature additional protection and are ideal for challenging environments where navigation and communication are crucial.
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IFAKs (Individual First Aid Kits): IFAKs are essential for anyone involved in outdoor or tactical activities. These kits contain medical supplies and equipment to treat injuries and emergencies. Carrying an IFAK alongside your Garmin inReach Mini 2 ensures you are prepared for any situation, providing peace of mind during your missions or adventures.
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Features and Specs
The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is a compact and rugged satellite communicator designed to keep you connected and safe even when you're off the grid. With global satellite coverage, it allows you to send and receive messages, share your location, and trigger interactive SOS alerts in emergencies. The device boasts a robust design that's water-rated to IPX7, making it durable and impact resistant. The inReach Mini 2 also features TracBack routing, a digital compass, extensive battery life, and detailed weather forecasts to ensure you're well-prepared for any adventure.
inReach Mini 2 Key Features
- Global Satellite Coverage: Connects via the Iridium satellite network for messaging, SOS alerts, and location tracking.
- Compact Design: Small but mighty, with a size of 2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” and a weight of just 3.5 oz.
- Interactive SOS Alerts: Sends SOS messages to Garmin's 24/7 emergency response coordination center.
- Two-Way Messaging: Allows exchange of text messages with loved ones or other inReach devices.
- Location Sharing: Share your location through your MapShare page or embedded in messages.
- TracBack Routing: Helps you navigate back to your starting point the same way you came.
- Digital Compass: Provides accurate heading information, even when stationary.
- Battery Life: Offers up to 14 days in 10-minute tracking mode and up to 30 days at a 30-minute interval.
- Weather Forecast: Delivers detailed weather updates for current locations or destinations.
- Unlimited Cloud Storage: Free access to Garmin Explore website for trip planning, device settings, and more.
- Rugged Build: Impact resistant (MIL-STD-810) and water-rated to IPX7.
inReach Mini 2 Specifications
- Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
- Dimensions: 2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm)
- Weight: 3.5 oz (100.0 g)
- Water Rating: IPX7
- Display Type: Sunlight-readable monochrome transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
- Display Size: 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm)
- Display Resolution: 176 x 176 pixels
- Battery Type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
- Garmin inReach Mini 2 Battery Life:
- Up to 14 days at 10-minute tracking in full sky view
- Up to 4 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 30 days at 30-minute tracking in full sky view
- Up to 10 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 1 year when powered off
- Interface: USB-C
- Sensors: GPS, Galileo, QZSS, compass, high-sensitivity receiver
- Daily Smart Features: Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
- Outdoor Recreation Features: Point-to-point navigation, TracBack
- inReach Features: Interactive SOS, weather updates, messaging, location sharing, MapShare compatibility, virtual keyboard
- Outdoor Applications: Compatible with Garmin Explore and Garmin Pilot apps
- Connections: Wireless connectivity (Bluetooth, ANT+)
What's in the box of the Garmin inReach Mini 2?
- (1) inReach Mini 2
- (1) USB cable
- (1) Carabiner
- (1) Documentation
Garmin inReach Mini 2 FAQs
What is the Garmin inReach Mini 2?
The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is a compact satellite communicator that allows you to stay connected globally, even in areas without cellphone coverage. It provides features like two-way messaging, interactive SOS alerts, and location tracking through the global Iridium® satellite network.
How does the Garmin inReach Mini 2 send messages?
The inReach Mini 2 uses the global Iridium® satellite network to send and receive text messages. You can exchange messages with SMS numbers, email addresses, and other inReach devices.
What kind of emergency support does the inReach Mini 2 offer?
In case of an emergency, you can trigger an interactive SOS alert to Garmin ResponseSM, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center. They will communicate with you throughout the emergency and coordinate with local response teams to get you help quickly.
Can the inReach Mini 2 be used for navigation?
Yes, the inReach Mini 2 includes the TracBack routing feature, which helps you navigate back to your starting point by following the same route you took. It also has a digital compass for accurate heading information even when you're not moving.
What is the battery life of the inReach Mini 2?
The battery life can vary based on usage:
- Up to 14 days in 10-minute tracking mode with full sky view
- Up to 4 days in 10-minute tracking mode with moderate tree cover
- Up to 30 days in 30-minute tracking mode with full sky view
- Up to 10 days in 30-minute tracking mode with moderate tree cover
- Up to 1 year when powered off
Do I need a subscription to use the Garmin inReach Mini 2?
Yes, to access the Iridium network and use features like messaging, SOS alerts, and location tracking, you need an active satellite subscription. Garmin offers both annual packages and flexible month-to-month plans.
Is the Garmin inReach Mini 2 durable?
Absolutely. Despite its small size (4” x 2” and 3.5 oz), the inReach Mini 2 is built to be tough and durable. It is impact resistant (MIL-STD-810) and water-rated to IPX7, making it suitable for a variety of harsh environments.
Can I get weather updates on the inReach Mini 2?
Yes, the inReach Mini 2 can provide weather updates through the inReach weather forecast service. You can request detailed forecasts for your current location, other waypoints, or destinations on your itinerary.
What are the available Garmin inReach Mini 2 plans?
Garmin offers a variety of satellite airtime plans to suit different usage needs for your inReach Mini 2 device. You can choose between annual plans or flexible month-to-month options. Both plan types provide access to important features such as two-way messaging, location tracking, and interactive SOS, allowing you to stay connected and safe during your adventures.
What is the correct way to write the product name? Is it Garmin Mini inReach 2, Garmin In Reach Mini2, Garmin - inReach Mini 2, Garmin Mini 2 inReach, Garmin inReach Mini2, Garmin inReach 2 Mini, or Garmin in Reach Mini 2?
The proper way to write the product name is Garmin inReach Mini 2. This format correctly capitalizes "Garmin" as the brand name and maintains "inReach Mini 2" as the model name with proper spacing and capitalization.
- We are a Small Business: We do the most we can to help with return costs, but we are not Amazon and cannot take hits or losses like Amazon.
- Lifetime Warranty: Atomic Defense will always stand behind our products. Our lifetime warranty covers any defects and ensures that you never need to worry about parts or the quality of your orders for the entire life of the product.
- Wrong Items: Atomic Defense takes pictures of orders before they are packaged and shipped. We pay for return, recertification and exchange shipping costs if we ever make a mistake on your orders.
- Rules for Returns: We may deduct refurbishing costs, plus materials and labor, of used products or modified products. This includes, but is not limited to; products with residue, smells, scratches, missing parts, debris, dents and damage. **We reserve the right to refuse returns.
- Packaging: Ensure returns are packaged safely with thick padding on all six sides. Failure to correctly package returns may damage products and will be deducted from Buyer's account.
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General Products:
- Must be within 30 days of package delivery.
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Ballistic and Bulletproof Products:
- Most companies will not accept any returns on ballistic or bulletproof items. We offer recertification as a courtesy.
- Must be within 30 days of package delivery.
- No need to purchase a shipping label! Atomic Defense will give you a pre-paid one.
- A re-certification cost of 20% applies to returns of ballistic and bulletproof products.
- The 20% recertification covers the cost of ensuring the armor is safe. Usually starting with X-Raying the armor for cracks underneath the coating, inspection for damage, and water damage testing. Without this 20%, we would not be able to offer returns on armor.
- There is no way for us to know how or if it was used once shipped, and we have to consider them unsafe until retested, inspected and certified.
- Exchanges and non-ballistic products do not have a re-certification cost.